North Schuylkill Elementary School

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North Schuylkill Elementary School ranks 1102 nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

North Schuylkill Elementary School is a public K-6 school in Ashland, Pennsylvania, serving a student population of 1,089. The school faces several challenges, including consistently low academic performance, a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and inconsistent performance across grade levels.

Academically, North Schuylkill Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with only 29.2% of students proficient or better in Math and 39.5% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. The school's performance on PSSA tests varies significantly across grade levels, suggesting a need to examine curriculum and instructional practices. When compared to nearby schools, such as Beaver-Main Elementary School and Elementary West, North Schuylkill generally performs worse academically.

Another significant challenge for the school is its high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 55.74% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. This high poverty rate likely contributes to the school's academic struggles and suggests a need to address the specific needs of this population. Additionally, the school's racial diversity has increased in recent years, with the percentage of white students decreasing from 88.35% in 2020-2021 to 81.91% in 2022-2023, a trend worth monitoring to ensure the school is adapting to serve its increasingly diverse student body.

Detail:

Public K-6

38 Line St
Ashland, PA 17921

(570) 874-3661

District: North Schuylkill School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1102^nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,389

Students who attend North Schuylkill Elementary School usually attend:

High:

North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 1,089

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.9%

Hispanic:

11.7%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Schuylkill Elementary School ranks worse than 71.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.9%), Hispanic (11.7%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Schuylkill Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare North Schuylkill Elementary School employs 75.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Schuylkill Elementary School is $13,389.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Schuylkill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Schuylkill Elementary School 1102^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See North Schuylkill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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North Schuylkill School District:

SchoolDigger ranks North Schuylkill School District 463^rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Schuylkill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Schuylkill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2010	52.50	956^th	1579	39.5%
2011	41.88	1180^th	1597	26.1%
2012	42.18	1166^th	1599	27.1%
2013	38.18	1127^th	1519	25.8%
2014	40.29	1069^th	1467	27.1%
2015	35.42	1059^th	1474	28.2%
2016	43.60	1033^rd	1554	33.5%
2017	44.09	1014^th	1547	34.5%
2018	39.57	1064^th	1530	30.5%
2019	38.39	1083^rd	1544	29.9%
2021	35.39	1020^th	1433	28.8%
2022	37.37	1056^th	1534	31.2%
2023	32.79	1102^nd	1534	28.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Schuylkill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.79	975^th	1414	31.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at North Schuylkill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.11	503^rd	1043	51.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Schuylkill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.69	277^th	432	35.9%

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Rank History for White students at North Schuylkill Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	16.22	1119^th	1236	9.5%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Friday, April 15, 2022

The Teachers, Staff and Students you could not be with a better group of people! Their education means a lot to them. However, PA and the government system is holding them back from their full potential. With all the regulations and so many strings attached to the little bit that the state gives. Close Quote

Enrollment information for North Schuylkill Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	846	8	7	14	1	n/a	n/a	876
2009	903	5	7	12	1	n/a	n/a	928
2010	987	15	5	12	5	n/a	n/a	1024
2011	970	8	4	12	4	0	2	1000
2012	989	5	5	14	2	0	8	1023
2013	1012	13	5	27	2	0	5	1064
2014	1038	17	5	28	1	1	5	1095
2015	1020	18	4	29	3	1	7	1082
2016	981	4	7	24	3	2	7	1028
2017	980	5	5	28	2	1	6	1027
2018	972	8	7	45	2	1	15	1050
2019	939	10	7	49	2	1	24	1032
2020	929	9	5	52	2	1	34	1032
2021	880	10	4	61	2	0	39	996
2022	901	13	4	88	1	2	38	1047
2023	892	14	3	127	1	2	50	1089

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at North Schuylkill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	876	64.9	13.5	36
2009	928	64.6	14.4	39.4
2010	1024	73.5	13.9	46.4
2011	1000	75.1	13.3	46.7
2012	1023	73.3	13.9	47.4
2013	1064	74.3	14.3	48.8
2014	1095	76.3	14.3	48.4
2015	1082	76.0	14.2	48.4
2016	1028	76.0	13.5	51.1
2017	1027	73.7	13.9	31.3
2018	1050	74.7	14.0	31.7
2019	1032	72.7	14.1	52
2020	1032	74.5	13.8	44.9
2021	996	72.0	13.8	43.4
2022	1047	77.2	13.5	43.2
2023	1089	75.8	14.3	55.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio North Schuylkill Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	876	64.9	13.5	36
2009	928	64.6	14.4	39.4
2010	1024	73.5	13.9	46.4
2011	1000	75.1	13.3	46.7
2012	1023	73.3	13.9	47.4
2013	1064	74.3	14.3	48.8
2014	1095	76.3	14.3	48.4
2015	1082	76.0	14.2	48.4
2016	1028	76.0	13.5	51.1
2017	1027	73.7	13.9	31.3
2018	1050	74.7	14.0	31.7
2019	1032	72.7	14.1	52
2020	1032	74.5	13.8	44.9
2021	996	72.0	13.8	43.4
2022	1047	77.2	13.5	43.2
2023	1089	75.8	14.3	55.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Schuylkill Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (NaN)	$00 (NaN)	$00
2020	$645 (5.1%)	$12,125 (94.9%)	$12,770
2021	$835 (5.7%)	$13,841 (94.3%)	$14,676
2022	$1,798 (13.4%)	$11,591 (86.6%)	$13,389

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Schuylkill Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1083^rd of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1102^nd of 1534 Elementary schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	44.5	55.1	10.6%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	59.9	43.7	16.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	34	38	4%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	82.4	77	5.4%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	54.1	30.3	23.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	23.7	14	9.7%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	46.5	38.6	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	28.7	16.5	12.2%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	64.6	43.9	20.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	32.1	29.2	2.9%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	82.4	77	5.4%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Schuylkill Elementary School)	55.8	39.5	16.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1032	1089	5.5%
African American	10	14	40%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	7	3	57.1%
Hispanic	49	127	159.2%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	939	892	5%
Two or More Races	24	50	108.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52%	55.7%	3.7%

Schools Near North Schuylkill Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)							PSSA Science (2023)			PSSA English Language Arts (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Schuylkill Elementary School	Public	K-6	38 Line St	Ashland	17921	Schuylkill County	North Schuylkill School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 874-3661	1,089	76	14.3	55.7%	892 (81.9%)	14 (1.3%)	127 (11.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	50 (4.6%)	32.8	1102^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	28.2%		37.4	1056^th of 1534 public elementary schools	31.2%	46	55.1	38.0	14.0	16.5			29.2	77.0		77.0	43.7	30.3	38.6	43.9			39.5	$13,389	$1,798	$11,591
Shenandoah Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	805 West Centre Street	Shenandoah	17976	Schuylkill County	Shenandoah Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 462-2796	667	52	12.7	100.0%	245 (36.7%)	19 (2.8%)	388 (58.2%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	20	1226^th of 1534 public elementary schools	20.1%		25.3	1160^th of 1534 public elementary schools	24.4%	66	56.7	14.5	5.4	15.1			21.7	48.2		48.2	50.8	17.1	21.7	36.0			30.7	$15,782	$3,554	$12,229
Minersville Area Elementary Center	Public	1-6	North Fifth Street	Minersville	17954	Schuylkill County	Minersville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 544-1400	466	40	11.7	97.6%	389 (83.5%)	19 (4.1%)	49 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	48.9	890^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.0%		44.1	978^th of 1534 public elementary schools	36.2%	88	32.8	48.0	22.7	31.7			34.4	78.7		78.7	46.8	60.0	50.8	61.9			55.1	$13,783	$2,075	$11,708
Saint Clair Area El/Middle School	Public	K-8	227 S Mill St	Saint Clair	17970	Schuylkill County	Saint Clair Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 429-2716	532	43	12.3	67.1%	429 (80.6%)	30 (5.6%)	62 (11.7%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	60.5	688^th of 1534 public elementary schools	55.1%		52.7	847^th of 1534 public elementary schools	44.8%	159	58.7	56.3	63.8	27.0	28.3	19.6	42.0	82.1	54.0	68.9	63.0	57.9	65.6	36.5	26.5	45.1	48.7	$28	$00	$28
Early Childhood Edu Center	Public	PK-K	24 Llewellyn Road	Pottsville	17901	Schuylkill County	Minersville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 544-1400	91	5	16.8	100.0%	73 (80.2%)	3 (3.3%)	12 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)								(n/a)																		$8,274	$1,589	$6,685
Mount Carmel Area Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	630 W 5th St	Mount Carmel	17851	Northumberland County	Mount Carmel Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 339-1500	790	59	13.3	99.9%	642 (81.3%)	22 (2.8%)	91 (11.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (3.5%)	34.3	1085^th of 1534 public elementary schools	29.3%		37.2	1060^th of 1534 public elementary schools	30.9%	25	23.4	20.5	28.8	25.7			24.9	90.3		90.3	27.0	30.1	48.6	57.3			41.7	$11,820	$851	$10,969
Clarke Elementary Center	Public	K-4	601 North 16th St	Pottsville	17901	Schuylkill County	Pottsville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 621-2945	805	59	13.6	70.3%	569 (70.7%)	54 (6.7%)	120 (14.9%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (7.0%)	48.2	905^th of 1534 public elementary schools	41.0%		54.4	807^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.4%	98	40.9	48.6					44.8	81.9		81.9	48.1	45.6					46.9	$13,036	$1,007	$12,029
Mahanoy Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	1 Golden Bear Dr	Mahanoy City	17948	Schuylkill County	Mahanoy Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 773-3443	570	50	11.5	100.0%	346 (60.7%)	9 (1.6%)	201 (35.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.9%)	20.2	1223^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	20.3%		23.4	1190^th of 1534 public elementary schools	22.4%	33	28.3	24.3	17.9	2.1			16.2	68.6		68.6	25.8	34.7	39.3	34.1			34.1	$16,658	$1,888	$14,769
Schuylkill Haven Elementary Center	Public	K-4	701 East Main Street	Schuylkill Haven	17972	Schuylkill County	Schuylkill Haven Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 385-6731	434	38	11.4	53.0%	380 (87.6%)	2 (0.5%)	39 (9.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	52.1	841^st of 1534 public elementary schools	45.2%		68.5	527^th of 1534 public elementary schools	65.6%	314	68.9	39.0					53.2	57.3		57.3	66.2	51.2					58.3	$15,356	$1,860	$13,496
Blue Mountain Elementary West School	Public	K-5	20 North Front St	Friedensburg	17972	Schuylkill County	Blue Mountain School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(570) 739-4461	451	37	12.0	35.7%	413 (91.6%)	4 (0.9%)	25 (5.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	75.5	361^st of 1534 public elementary schools	76.5%					(n/a)	68.8	58.8	56.8				61.0	80.1		80.1	82.5	58.8	74.4				71.0

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North Schuylkill Elementary School ranks 1102^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of North Schuylkill Elementary School?

Students at North Schuylkill Elementary School are 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend North Schuylkill Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,089 students attended North Schuylkill Elementary School.

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